Strategic Transformation Lead

Strategic Transformation Lead

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage. We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with a projected population growth of 181,591 people.

About the Opportunity

As Strategic Transformation Lead you will support the Manager of Information & Business Transformation to develop and deliver significant, strategic enterprise-level transformative projects for Mitchell Shire Council. The role will focus on the review and analysis of the business’ objectives, services, systems, processes and information structures to support change. This role is responsible for the design and delivery of multiple improvement initiatives with high organizational visibility and successful engagement required with stakeholders across all levels of the business.  

As part of the Business Transformation team you will drive the Council-wide adoption of an open and inquisitive approach to innovation, drive cross-functional efficiency, and improve the effectiveness and value delivered from change execution, including the adoption of agile mindsets, values, principles, processes, and tools.

This role is a permanent part-time opportunity (4 days per week). Remuneration begins at $96K (Band 7) pro rata, plus superannuation.

About You

• Degree or Diploma in a related discipline, or lesser formal qualifications with minimum of four (4) years’ experience delivering successful transformative projects that affect systems, processes and people
• Applied business analysis skills with an ability to map and re-design business and system processes in conjunction with subject matter experts and stakeholders 
• Understanding of digital technologies and the benefits these offer to customers and service delivery teams
• Ability to articulate a compelling vision in order to engage and secure the support of senior stakeholders and the wider organisation.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills. Collaborative, cross-functional working style
• Ability to work with technical specialists to ensure that deliverables are integrated, effective and meet business requirements
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices
• Capacity to adapt to changing priorities, lead projects or work in a team and meet deadlines in an effective manner
• Experience of designing and delivering best-in-class customer experiences. In-depth understanding of customer journeys
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills. Experience of managing significant relationships with external suppliers
• Excellent change management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

For further information about this role please contact Travis Green, Business Transformation Coordinator on (03) 5734 6***

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Please note: the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement.

Applications close at 5pm Monday 4 March 2024.